Clinical Lab Operator I

Natera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 70,056,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) benefits

Commuter benefits

Free fertility testing

Job summary

Natera in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good operating condition. You will test patient samples, meet performance metrics, and support a compliant lab environment.

The role requires attention to GLP, HIPAA/PHI training, and the ability to work with a team while communicating clearly with colleagues and supervisors. Prior biology background and color-discrimination capability are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field.
• 0–2 years of industry‑related experience.
• Must be able to discern color visually (or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable) and pass applicable screening assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
• Provide guidance for new team members.
• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Completes training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
• Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail).
• Provides feedback on day‑to‑day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor.
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintains sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Adheres to Departmental Expectations.
• Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and accesses PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job.
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Employee must pass post‑offer criminal background check.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

BS/BA in biological science

Job description

Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
• Provide guidance for new team members.
• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Completes training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
• Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e‑mail).
• Provides feedback on day‑to‑day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor.
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintains sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Adheres to Departmental Expectations.
• Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and accesses PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job.
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Employee must pass post‑offer criminal background check.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field.
• 0‑2 years of industry‑related experience.
• Must be able to discern color visually (or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable) and pass applicable screening assessment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management.
• Ability to work well in a group.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits and more. A generous employee referral program is also offered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

Austin, TX

$23 - $24.42 USD